Nov 20 2008
The S-shaped Nokia concept phone
Posted by: Maria Mihale in Concepts, Nokia
When trying to decide which mobile phone to choose from the wide variety of handsets available on the market, you must be very focused on some features, if you don’t want to get lost in the overwhelming realm of all sorts of technological apparitions.

Mobile phones are getting so thin nowadays, that they’re almost ignoring every rule of handheld ergonomics. That is the reason why, taking into consideration those sleek and sexy Nokia concept phones that were launched in the past, the S-shaped Nokia concept phone looks kinda peculiar, don’t you think so? Take a good look at it and you might see I’m right. All of you out there who were fans of those bulky Sony Ericsson T phones that were in vogue in the late nineties, you might like the S-shaped. Therefore, bringing back memories from years you can hardly remember, the device will fit badly in your pocket, but mind this and think about the moment you’ll be pulling it out, when the S-shaped will look cool (or not, depending on your preferences).
The device was created and developed by industrial designer Heikki Juvonen who studied in four different countries, who is now trying to find better solutions for the world we live in. He thinks that all products should excel in as many aspects as possible throughout their entire life cycle. Having all that in mind and the realistic ergonomics, he decided to create a futuristic concept phone provided with all accoutrements.

Maybe the renderings look great and glossy, but I wouldn’t purchase such a device, not in a million years, as I think it won’t be comfortable inside my pockets. More than that, I am quite sure that you won’t like either the idea of carrying your phone in your hand all the time. Being focused on usability, the designer came up with a new balance structure for the phone. The bottom part has been made heavy and the same makes for a good grip.

As we’re talking about a concept phone, there is nothing that can be said on its pricing and availability. And if we’re not sure that the device will find some place in your pocket, then we are positive on the fact that the S-shaped Nokia concept phone will hardly be able to fit in your budget.
(Source: YankoDesign.com)






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